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SSG 431 Black vs Ozymandias PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 19 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 25 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Standish gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Standish has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maximus after a bit of a struggle.
Standish is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maximus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maximus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Standish to keep the fight standing.
Standish has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Maximus clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Standish (4) vs (0) Maximus
Maximus tries to roll but Standish sticks to his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus just trying to survive but Standish is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Standish controlling from the back.
Maximus turns into Standish and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (4) vs (2) Maximus
Standish seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Standish looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Standish not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maximus controlling from the top position.
Standish keeping full guard, as Maximus tries to pass.
Standish not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maximus is stalling in the full guard.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Standish is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Maximus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Standish working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maximus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maximus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maximus seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Maximus might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Standish has control of Maximus's left arm, preventing Maximus from doing any damage.
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Standish pulls Maximus in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Standish swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus controlling from the top position.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Standish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus keeps trying to improve his position.
Maximus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Standish has his hands on Maximus's head, controlling the position.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Standish swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Standish is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Maximus pushes down on Standish's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maximus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Standish desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maximus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Standish is holding on to half guard well.
Maximus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Standish gets full guard.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Standish can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximus controls the pace.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Standish keeps moving.
Maximus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maximus pushes down on Standish's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maximus not doing much here.
Standish keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Maximus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maximus is continuing to stall.
Standish keeping control of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maximus stalling.
Maximus prevents Standish from improving his position.
Maximus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Standish tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Standish trying to control but Maximus postures up.
Maximus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Maximus has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Standish trying to hold on to Maximus's head to control him but Maximus postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but Standish defending well.
Maximus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maximus trying to advance position but Standish counters by regaining guard.
Maximus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Standish looking to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is stalling in the full guard.
Standish is trying to control the position but Maximus postures up.
Maximus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Standish keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Maximus controlling from the top position.
Standish has his hands on Maximus's head, controlling the position.
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Standish controlling the position.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Maximus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maximus looking to sit in guard and control but Standish gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (6) vs (2) Maximus
Standish won't allow Maximus to sweep him here.
Standish slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Maximus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (6) vs (4) Maximus
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus is fighting to break Standish's control of his arms but Standish is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Standish takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
Our winner, Niles Standish, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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